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MEADS Completes Multifunction Fire Control Radar Tests
2014-09-25 Read More...
The Medium Extended Air Defense System (MEADS) program has completed a six-week performance test of its 360-degree Multifunction Fire Control Radar (MFCR) at Pratica di Mare Air Force Base near Rome, Italy, and at MBDA Germany’s air defense center

First Airbus A400M Airlifter for Malaysia Takes Shape
2014-09-24 Read More...
The first Airbus A400M new generation airlifter for the Royal Malaysian Air Force is rapidly taking shape at the Airbus Defence and Space final assembly line in Seville, Spain.

Saab Wins LEDS-50 MK2 Launch Order
2014-09-22 Read More...
Saab has been awarded a contract for their latest advanced Softkill solution, the LEDS-50 MK2.

DCI’s Expertise in Helicopter Maintenance in the Gulf
2014-09-17 Read More...
For over 3 decades, DCI has been taking part in the promotion of the French air mobility by providing several Gulf States and France with technical support services.

L-3 Awarded BAE Contract to Train Oman Military Pilots
2014-09-17 Read More...
BAE Systems has awarded US-based L-3 Communications a contract to develop a training program for pilots of Royal Air Force of Oman (RAFO) to operate BAE’s advanced jet trainer aircraft.

Sagem’s Latest Drone Innovations at UAV Show Europe 2014
2014-09-09 Read More...
At the UAV Show Europe 2014 at the Bordeaux Mérignac Airport, from 9-11 September, Sagem (Safran) is showcasing its latest developments in Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV), for both civil and military applications, in France and abroad.

General Dynamics UK Wins $5.8 billion SCOUT SV Order
2014-09-05 Read More...
General Dynamics UK has been awarded a contract by the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) to deliver 589 SCOUT Specialist Vehicle (SV) platforms to the British Army to provide essential capability to the Armoured Cavalry within Army 2020.

RUAG Aviation, HISS Inc. Team Up for EW Solutions
2014-09-03 Read More...
RUAG Aviation and HISS Inc. recently signed a teaming agreement to deliver turnkey Electronic Warfare (EW) solutions to airborne platforms, with a focus on the integrated self-protection system ISSYS, which was developed by RUAG Aviation together

Airbus Group at MSPO 2014
2014-09-02 Read More...
Airbus Group and its Divisions will showcase its portfolio of advanced helicopter, defense and security products at the 22nd MSPO International Defense Industry Exhibition, from 1 to 4 September in Kielce, Poland.

Saab Wins Order for Next-Gen GAMER Vehicle Simulators
2014-09-02 Read More...
Saab has been awarded a contract from the Norwegian Army for development and serial deliveries of the new generation GAMER vehicle simulators (a dual-simulator training system). The total order amounts to SEK 142 million.

Airbus A400M Successfully Demonstrates Tanker Capability
2014-08-29 Read More...
The Airbus A400M new generation airlifter has performed successfully air-to-air refueling tests with a F/A-18 Hornet fighter. The tanker test campaign was developed in five flights in which the

Rolls-Royce Acquires Rolls-Royce Power Systems
2014-08-28 Read More...
Rolls-Royce announced the completion of its acquisition of Rolls-Royce Power Systems (RRPS).

Hollande Calls for Global Strategy to Fight ISIS
2014-08-21 Read More...
French President Francois Hollande said Wednesday he would arrange a conference next month on the threat posed by fighters from the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) in Iraq, describing the current international situation as the most serious

Airbus DS Improves Air Surveillance of Indonesian Air Force
2014-08-19 Read More...
Airbus Defence and Space (Airbus DS) provides the Indonesian Air Force with the latest aircraft identification and air surveillance equipment, thus improving the air traffic control and air defence capabilities over the country’s more than 15,000

Germany Cancels 100 Million Euros Arms Deal With Russia
2014-08-07 Read More...
Germany has cancelled a major arms deal with Russia because of the ongoing Ukraine crisis, according to German media reports. The deal was already in question following the annexation of

ACMAT Celebrates 500th VLRA 2 on its Saint-Nazaire Site
2014-08-06 Read More...
On June 30, 2014, the Renault Trucks Defense (RTD) Group celebrated the 500th ACMAT VLRA 2 produced in Saint-Nazaire.

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